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EA55 VTW

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VTW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,229 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IS DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,226 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IS DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,337 miles

** PARKING BRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW ON NEARSIDE **

some play in steering rack inner joint - offside

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,874 miles

both rear tyres low.

nail in n/s/f tyre,

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,075 miles

o/sf and n/sf tyres are wearing on inner / outer treads

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,075 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/sf and n/sf tyres are wearing on inner / outer treads

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner / outer treads

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,730 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,664 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EA55 VTW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA55 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA55 VTW registered?

EA55 VTW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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